Divergent Character Descriptions

Beatrice Prior

This character is the protagonist and narrator of the novel. When she is sixteen, she undergoes an aptitude test that reveals she is "Divergent." This revelation forces her to choose between leaving behind her family in the Abnegation faction and joining another. She chooses to join Dauntless.

Tobias Eaton

This character, nicknamed "Four," is one of the initiation trainers for the Dauntless faction. It is revealed that his father is an important Abnegation leader.

Caleb Prior

This character is the protagonist's brother. He, like his sister, chooses a different faction from his family's on Choosing Day, opting to join the Erudite faction.

Andrew Prior

This character is the protagonist's father and an important leader in the Abnegation faction.

Natalie Prior

This character is the protagonist's mother. She was actually born into the Dauntless faction.